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Expert Opinion: VAT – When a car is not a car

For VAT purposes, it’s important to know when a car is not a car - the difference between cars and other vehicles. This is because in most cases, VAT-registered businesses can’t reclaim the VAT when they buy a car. But they may be able to reclaim the VAT when they buy a commercial vehicle, … [Read more...]

Stockport County music festival ‘a huge success’

A three- night festival of music, dubbed Wood-Stockport and attracting huge crowds to Edgeley Park, has been hailed a huge success as revellers called for this to become an annual fixture for County. Stockport County Football Club would like to say a massive ‘thank you’ to everyone who came along … [Read more...]

Expert Opinion: Advice before retirement

Are you one of the tens of thousands of people failing to seek advice before retirement each year? New analysis from the Association of British Insurers (ABI) shows very low levels of retirement readiness. It found that more than 62,000 people accessed some of their pension via drawdown for … [Read more...]

Stockport Expo announce presenter line-up

The organisers have put together a unique and engaging programme this year at the Stockport Expo, to give you the skills and knowledge to help kick on and promote your business. The Stockport Expo will be held at Edgeley Park Stadium (home of Stockport County FC) on the 4th July 2019. The event … [Read more...]

MAG kicks off £60m professional services framework

MAG - Manchester Airports Group - has started the search for a professional team to work across its property portfolio, including architects, cost consultants, surveyors, and engineers. As reported on Place North West the framework is designed to support MAG investment in its estate, and … [Read more...]

Plans set out for Greater Manchester Transport Network System

The Greater Manchester Combined Authority have published plans for the future of the Greater Manchester Transport Network. The Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, has today launched Our Network, his ten-year plan to create an integrated, modern and accessible public transport … [Read more...]

Who is Stockport’s Rising Star?

Is there a rising star in your business? Who has a bright future? This year Stockport Business Awards have introduced new categories including the Rising Star Award. All the awards organisers Clarke Nicklin need is a name and why they deserve to win. The deadline for the 2019 Stockport … [Read more...]

Stockport’s Giant Leap Frogs hop onto lily pads!

Stockport's Giant Leap Frog Art Trail is leaping into the town centre as work to install all 19 giant frogs to create Stockport's first giant art trail has begun ahead of the official launch of the frog art trail on Saturday 29th June. The project is a collaboration between Stockport's Business … [Read more...]

Stockport company joins campaign against plastic

Stockport based Starkey Hearing Technologies received a delivery with a difference as a drone dropped in with a loaf of bread to celebrate the company joining the campaign against plastics. Looking at ways to reduce their own plastic footprint, Starkey Hearing Technologies’ Suzie Bryant took … [Read more...]

Record sign-up for Life Leisure swim lessons

Swim lesson sign-up at Life Leisure hits a high as residents rush to back Stockport Metro’s drowning prevention drive Stockport residents have signed up for swim lessons in their droves in response to a special scheme launched during the Royal Life Saving Society (RLSS) UK’s ‘Drowning Prevention … [Read more...]

Stockport Local Fund – applications close on Sunday

If you’ve got a great idea on how to make your neighbourhood even better, applications to Stockport Local Fund can be submitted until midnight on Sunday 30th June 2019. The online application process is quick and easy - you can even submit it on your mobile phone! Councillor Amanda Peers, … [Read more...]